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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
CABINET COMPLICATIONS.
GOBLET ABANDoNS THE ATTEMPT
 TO FORM A MINISTRY.

President Carnot's Inability to Call c
 Council of Advisers May Lead to An
 other Election-M. FaIlieres, a Proverb-
 ially Weak Man, Called to the Front.
 LONDON, Dec. 10.-Ths fact that there is Q lack of cohesion among the French Republi- can factions, which is almost hopeless, is abundantly evidenced by President Carrots ill success in forming a cabinet, and his nomination of M. Fallieres to undertake the work abandoned by M. Goblet yesterday.
 M. Fallieres is proverbially e weak man in respect of everything that combines to con- stitute statesman, and could not in any cir cumstances command the robust respect necessary to control the chamber in his capacity as premier. He occupied the posi- tion of prime minister on previous occasion for a period of ten days. and on the eleventh day, while addressing the chamber, com pletely collapsed and came very near dying from the effects of over exertion and worri- nent, his brain having temporarily given way. It is believed by many who admire the gentleman's personal qualities, that M Fallieres has never fully recovered from that attack, and confidently predicted that he would permanently lose his mind should he again attempt to fill an office much too broad in its scope for his mental grasp
 To men not thoroughly imbued with the idea that the president is wholly ingenious it is evident that M. Carnot is seeking a weak and inoffensive man as premier, hoping thus to control the ministry himself, while the strong men in the cabinet he would place in subordinate positions Such a combination would doubtless work we'll if the "strong men" could be induced to submit to M Car nots domination; but this seems to be fur ther removed from possibility than even the harmonizing of the Republican groups, and another presidential election may be found necessary as a means of terminating the crisis, which does not seem to have been fins'ly dissipated by the peaceful election of NJ. Grevy's successor last Saturday.
 PARIS, Dec. 10.-M. Fallieres has almost completed the construction of @ cabinet, which, subject to possible slight variations, will stand as follows: NJ. Fallieres, presi- dent of the council and minister of the in- terior; M. Rouvier, minister of finance; M. Flourens, minister of foreign affairs; Gen. Ferron, minister of war; M Barbey, min ister of marine; M Spulter, minister of pub lie instruction; NJ. Bailiant, minister of pub lie works; M- Faye, minister of justice; M. Dontresme, minister of commerce, and M Develle, minister of agriculture. The min- ister of posts and telegraphs has not yet been appointed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Invaded by Thieves.

SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 10.-The quiet town of Jermyn, about fourteen miles north of Scranton, was visited Thursday night by a desperate gang of burglars, who broke into coffin factory. grist mill, a hardware store and jewellers shop, and blew open two safes in their search for plunder. It is SUD- posed that the thieves first visited the coffin factory of Swiek & Vail. They did not carry off any collins, but they blew open the safe and ransacked all the drawers in the place.
 They did not find much money here, and so they next broke into the grist mill, and there blew up another safe. The hardware store of MT. Cawley and Dr. Davis jewelry store were next visited and robbed of cash and several valuable articles. The thieves man. aged to get away with their booty, but de- tectives and police officers are on their track, with good prospects of making capture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Fatal Collision at Sea.

LEWIS, Del, Dec. 1O-Capt. Vannaman, of the schooner Nellie s. terrell, of Bridge ton. N J, bound from Baltimore to Ware ham, Mass, with oyster shells, reports that on Thursday night the terrell was struck on the port quarter, abaft of mizzen rigging, by the steamer Algiers, New York for Gal weston, and sunk immediately. The steward and two men were lost. The captain and others were taken by the Algiers and put aboard the pilot boat Howard and landed at Lewes, whence they started for Philadel- phia. The steward was the captains brother, and belonged to Goshen, near Cape May. The seamen belonged to Prince Edwards Island and Nantucket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Europe's Little War Cloud.

LONDON, Dec. 1O.-The Russian movement, especially the pushing forward of troops by echelon toward the Austrian frontier, con- tinues to excite anxiety in Austrian military circles. The decision of the council, to ab- stain from further military measures, was taken because the Austrian frontier forces are already equal to those of Russia, A semi official denial is given in Vienna to the statement that the German government had recommended that Austria adopt precaution- ary military measures. Orders have been
 issued to place the Fifth, Seventh, Eighth and Eleventh Russian Army corps on war
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
A Politicians Suicide,

SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 1O.-Norris Hughes,
 a prominent politician and we'll known busi- ness man, died yesterday of an overdose of laudanum He seemed to be in his usual good health Thursday evening, when he re- tired to bed rather earlier than usual, and a few minutes later he called his wife and told
 good by as he had taken laudanum and was going to die. His wife thought he was jok- ing, but an hour later he was unconscious, and, although attended by two doctors, he did ot rally again. He was about B years of age. and had been an active member oi the Scranton board of health for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
HEY THOUSAND GLASS WORKERS
May be Called Upon to Quit Work Neart
 Week-The Beginning.

h1ay Dc OalAeu upon CO XuAI "OFA 4>0A1
 Week-The Beginning.
 P1TTsBURG, Dec. 1O.-The flint glass work CTS, after considering the situation for sev- eral days, have at last concluded to begin the fight in earnest Yesterday President Smith, of the American Flint Glass Workers union, issued an order by which tho tableware de- pertinent in each of the nineteen different factories throughout the country will be stopped this evening" The order merely in- structs the workers in the departments men, tioned to cease work until list of moves, wages, and rules can be agreed upon by the manufacturers and workmen. Teddy the workers are holding general meeting in this city to formulate rules which are to be presented to the manufacturers. This settles the question as to when the flint glass strike will begin, and proves conclusively that as the men are just as determined as the manufactur CTS, a long, hard strike is likely to be the result. It is estimated that at least 50, 900 glass workers in different parts of the country will be idle next Monday. Yester- day morning the glass chimney manufactur- CTS held meeting in the rooms of the Flint and Lime Glass association. It is under stood that tho tableware manufacturers want the chimney manufacturers to join in the fight, and thus insure an almost complete shut down of the factories. Early in the season the workers in the chimney factories secured an advance, as also did the flint bottle men, but when it came to arranging for the tableware factories the difficulty oc- cured which now threatens to close down fha fY.aH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
TELEGRAPHIc NEWS CONDENSED.

Secretary Lamar has rendered a decision that deprives the Union Pacific railroad of 200 900 acres of land in Colorado.
 Ten leaders of the strikers at Fairport, O., were arrested and taken to Gainesville for trial on charges of melting riot
 A Universalist minister at Syracuse, N. Y., is being persecuted by his church for advo- eating the ideas and candidacy of Henry George.
 Charley Ross has been found just once more, but his father takes no stock in the find
 Humphrey Bradway, s years old, son of William Bradway, of West Stephentown, N Y., was reported to have been killed by the explosion of a cartridge on a hot stove. Frank Bradway, cousin of the deceased boy, aged F, has confessed that he accidentally fired the fatal shot.
 Mime. La Touche, the New York adven- turess was committed for trial
 Thomas White, who killed Harry Wood son, alias the "Black Diamond" the colored pugilist, at Chicago, was found guilty of manslaughter, and sent to the penitentiary for five years.
 Johann Most, the anarchist, was admitted to bail yesterday by Judge Cowing, in New York. The bail, which was fixed at G, ,ooo, was promptly furnished
 August Leister, sentenced to prison on Tuesday for attempting to kill his wife, at Rock Hill, Pa, last August. hanged himself with a towel in his cell at Morristown, Thursday night
 A cinnamon bear escaped from travelling show at Emporia, Kan, few days, ago, and since his escape has caused considerable damage to stock.
 About fifty saloon keepers were arrested at New Haven, Conn, charged with selling liquor on election day.
 Fred Gresham was killed and seven other men were injured Thursday by the fall of . scaffold on an icehouse near Alton, Ills, upon which they were working.
 Luther J. Shafer was convicted of murder in the first degree at Lock Haven, Pa, for the killing of Mrs. Nora Culvey m Logan Sownship on Sunday, Aug. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
A Fated Railroad Train.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 10. - Two freight trains on the Cincinnati Southern railroad collided at Darwin, Tenn. The en- zine of the rear train overturned, crushing the fireman, William Hutsell. to death, and maiming the engineer, David O'Donnell, for life. Two weeks ago on Friday the engineer and fireman of this same engine were killed in a wreck at Memo. The superstition of the trainmen is so strong that new hands cannot be found to night to man the train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Charged with a Big Robbery.

PENNINGTON, Me-, Dec. 10.-At no time since the assault and robbery of old man Peter Bennett, at Newport, when the robbers got away with S32, 900 in cash and bonds, has there been so much excitement as to-day. Yesterday Sheriffs Sylvester and Horne brought to this town two men who are charged with the crime. The men absolutely refuse to give their names. but declare their innocence of any complicity in the robbery. On being searched $2,0O0 in bills was found secreted about their persons, some of the bills being smeared with blood. A number ot burglarious articles were also found, and the officials are confident they have the right men in custody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Returns Still Coming In.

The Waterbury SUNDAY DEMOCRAT is issuing an evening daily in the Brass City. It's got sort of ''git thar" look that may yet make it's powerful lopponent-the Amer ican, shake in it's shoes. Stephen J. Meany is :.its Reditor, while E. c. Lounsbury, for. merly of the Hartford Telegram and Bridgeport News, hustles after the locals. If the Maloney Bros win their way through they will be fully entitled to the cIowp.-. Danbury Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Large Damage Suits,

JEFFERSON, Tex, Dec. 10.-The following large damage suits have just been filed in the United States circuit court here: Mrs Ida May Cox vs. The Receivers of the Texas and Pacific Railway company, suit for $50, OO0 damages; Addie B. Nicholas vs The Re- ceivers of the Texas and Pacific Railway company, suit for s1o,oOo damages; Max F. Dillimeyer vs. The Receivers of the Texas and Pacific Railway company, suit for $3O, QUO damages; Stephen Ryan vs. the St Louis, Arkansas and Texas Railway com pany, suit for $25, 900 damages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Students Attack the Authorities

Moscow, Dec. 10.-A large crowd of uni versity students made an attack yesterday on M. Brighaloff, the government inspector. They also hissed Count Kapnist, the rector of the university, and engaged in other riot ous demonstrations. Finally force of Cos sacks was called out to suppress the disturb ance. The troopers charged upon the students, applying the knout vigorously, and the crowd was quickly dispersed. Several hundred of the students were arrested. The offenders will probably be expelled from the nniv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Is It "All for Naurht?"

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 1O.-Cabinet councils are being held almost daily since the assem- bling of the fishery commission at Washing ton Cipher dispatches are constantly being received from Sir Charles Tupper, but barely an inkling of their nature has leaked out. It is learned, however, from reliable source that the information of the non-suc- cess of the commission in al irving at basis of agreement so far is approximately cor rect This corroborates in part the view taken all along by we'll informed persons here, that the commission will prove abor. tive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Hoping for National Prohibition.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-Senator Palmer is pushing with some vigor his anti-saloon proposition looking toward national prohi- bition. Last night quite a number of sena- tors who are in sympathy with the work met at his residence for the purpose of con- ferring with Albert Griffin, chairman of the anti-saloon Republican national committee, of New York. No effort was made to take any united or formal steps in the matter, as the meeting was only intended for free in- terchange of opinions upon the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
The Leaedrs Differ.

VIENNA, Dec 10.-At council of war yesterday, both Duke Albert and Count Kalnoxy were in favor of awaiting events. General Beck, chief general of staff, ad- vised immediate action. The emperor pronounced decidedly for policy of mod eration and Kalnoy declined to forward a note to Russia as he thought it might disas- trously precipitate events.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Business Failures.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-The business fail ures occurring throughout the country dur. ing the last seven days, as reported to R. G. Dun & Co.,, number, for the United States, 226, and for Canada 2s, or a total of 25i failures, as compared with 244 last week, 2U7 the week previous to the last, and 274 the corresponding week of last year. A year ago the figures were 252 failures in this country and % in Canada.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10

NEW YORK, Dec 10.-Mrs. Marguerite Lefevre Boyd, of New Rochelle, has deserted her husband and five children, the eldest 9 and the youngest years old, and gone to Chicago, and it is accepted in New Rochelle as settled fact that she has eloped with one Oscar West, who is twenty years her senior. West came to New Rochelle last April, and at once assumed an air of piety, being reg ular attendant at church, 8 teacher in the Sunday school, and an advocate of lofty morality generally. MT. Boyd is one of the most respected young men of the village
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
A Knight of the Order of pfus,

NEW YORK, Dec. 10-Charles L. Web ster, the well-known publisher of this city, has been made a knight of the Order of Plus by Pope Leo XIII. The order was conferred by Archbishop Corrigan and was bestowed on account of Mir. Webster,s labors in getting together life of the pope, which was published a short time ago. MT. Web ster is the first American who has received the knighthood from the pope
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
The Dempsey-Reagan Fight.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Jack Dempsey and Johnnie Reagan, accompanied by their packers and trainers, called at the office of a sporting paper in this city yesterday after noon. A private conference was held between the men and their packers, at which Frank Stevenson was chosen referee and the time for the contest fixed. The latter, of course, was kept private, but it is rumored that it will take place next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE.
The Inventor of the Air Brake.

The Westinghouse air brake has carried the name of it's inventor to every land in which is found the iron rail, even the cars eff the single railroad in Japan use this brake. MT Westinghouse has given his at tention to other mechanical appliances un- til list of his inventions covered by pat ents now number 1000. The subject for which he had devoted his latest attention was the utilization of natual gas, and in this he succeeded so satisfactorily, that gas is about the only fuel burned in Pittsburg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
His Skull Crushed fin Bed.

PALESTINE, Tex, Dec. l0.-Warner Lock- cit and Lewis Swanson, farmers. quarreled over cards at Lockett's house on Wednesday night, and Swanson, returning in the small hours yesterday, attacked Lockett with an ax as he lay in bed with his wife. Lockett's skull was crushed, his shoulder broken and one leg shockingly gashed. Swanson es- caped with s10 belonging to his victim. Lockett is likely to die
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
The Prince and the slugger.

LONDON, Dec. 10.-John L. Sullivan's in troduction to the Prince of Wales at the Pelican club yesterday afternoon was a complete triumph for the American fighter. and the source of great pleasure to his royal highness. The prince unreservedly expressed his surprise and admiration at the fellows wonderful physique and cleverness with his hands, and the latter returned the compli. ment by intimating to the prince that he wal his friend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
A Fraudulent Deed,

RoNDoUT, N. Y., Dec. 10.-In the circuit court at Kingston yesterday, in the case of Schoonmaker ct al against Deputy, the jury decided that the deed from Helena Deputy and Dinah Deputy to Cornelius Deputy, dated July Is, 1857, was forgery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Arrested After sixteen Years.

LOWELL, Mass, Dec. 10.-L R. Page, 6 confid, nee man, known to the pollce oi nearly every large city in the country, wa. arrested here yesterday by deputy sheriff from Glens Falls, N Y. Page swindled resi- dents of that place out of s4. 800 sixteen year. ago, and has skilfully avoided arrest fol those operations until now, though frequently in trouble with the police, on account oi other crooked work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
To Protect the Wool Industry.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The committees representing the wool dealers and wool growers of the country, which have been in conference here for several days. announce that arrangements have been made with Q committee representing the wool manufac- turers to hold joint conference of the three committees in Washington on Jan. II. Con- certed action will then be taken to the end of protecting the wool industry of the coun- try. Formal appeals to congress will be
 arranged for and the course of action deter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Fast Living Led to His Downfall.

BOSTON, Dec. 10.-Alfred L. Flocken, con- fdential bookkeeper for Seccomb, Kehew 6, Co.,, oil dealers, was arrested yesterday on the charge of embedding over 5000 from his employers. Flocken is the son of a prominent clergyman of Poughkeepsie. N. Y. About month ago Fiocken did not show up at the store and on making an ex- animation of the books the cause of his dis appearance was discovered. The embezzler we:lt to Montreal, but had spent all the money before he fled. Fast living was the cause of his downfall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
The Calumet and Hecla Fire.

IsHpEM1Na, Mich., Dec. 10.-Capt. John Duncan, assistant superintendent of the Cal umet and Hecla mine, is authority for the positive announcement that the mine fire is now under control. He denies that the mine will be flooded under the circumstances. No gas is being sent down, but no one except the mine authorities know how affairs are under the ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
rhe Next e. A. R. Encampment.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 10.-The national council of administration of the G. A. R.
 concluded it's session here yesterday after noon, fixing the time for the next annual encampment on Sept 12, 1888. The propo' sition to take it away from Columbus re- ceived no support. The monument to Gen. Grant, to be built in Washington by the order, was discussed, and Q resolution adopted that it should cost not less than 0,0OO, and De modest in appearance, but substantial and solid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Highway Robbery in the MetropoIis.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10-A highway robbery was committed about o'clock last night in the very shadow of police headquarters. Adolph Bach, a pawnbroker, was waylaid by a man who knocked him down and robbed him of 8 $500 diamond stud The assault took place opposite the Mott street entrance to the central office. The robber escaped in the crowd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Jake sharp,s Condition Critical.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Jake Sharp's condi- dition is said to be very precarious. His attending physician stated yesterday that he would not be surprised to hear of his death at any moment. "It is only ques- tion of short time, he continued, "whsn he must pass away. He is very weak, and able Co move about hut little
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Convicts at Large.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, Dec, 1O.-Two burg lars, Williams and Wilson, escaped from the Pittsfeld jail Thursday night. They sawed off the bars of the door in their cells with the steel shanks of their shoes. They were convicted of breaking into the depot at Great Harrington and stealing the contents of the money drawer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
The Mexican Ministry,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-It is generally be- lieved here that sx-Congressman Bragg, of Wisconsin, will he appointed minister to Mexico. He is represented as being in need of the office, and his friends are making strenuous efforts to secure 1t for him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Kicked to Death Inv n s1uIe

COLUMBIA, S. C., Dec. 10.-Mr. and Mra John Johnson, an aged couple of Aiken, were returning to their home from the deathbed of their son when the mule they were driving ran away and began kicking. MT. JohnssA. was fatally kicked by the vicious brute
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
The Rich Discoveries in Wales.

LONDON, Dec. 10.-The gold mining fever which has broken out in Wales still contin- ues. The question is now raised, however, affecting the title to the property said to contain the wonderful deposits of the precious metal claimed, and opionion is about equally divided in conceding the ownership o'the crown and to private par ties
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Tho Oldest Fy

The Oldest Free Mason in New Jersey.ss
 PAssAIc, N. J., Dec. 1o-Charles H. Lyon, said to be the oldest Free Mason in New Jersey, died yesterday at the home of his stepson, B. L. Hewson, in this city, aged 9e years, months and IS days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
An obiectio nabIe Professor Stone,

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 10.-Professor Keare- brew was assailed by the boys of one of tho public schools yesterday morning while at- tempting to punish one of their number, and dismissed the school. Afterward, when the professor made his appearance on the street, a large crowd of the youngsters attacked him with sticks and stones, and he was com pelled to beat nasty retreat. There were
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
A Sheriff Indicted.

HoNEsDALE, Pa., Dec. 10.-The grand jury of Wayne county have indicted Sheriff Medland and Deputy Sheriffs Clark and Medland for gross negligence in allowing Murderer McCabe to escape from jail. Me Cabe was recaptured and hanged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Weather Indications.

For Sunday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New I2us siaui, -~rnaor, fr.rely cloudy to cloudy weather, preceded hy light rains and fol- lowed by colder conditions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-10
Weather.

WASHINGTON, Dec 1O.-For Connecticut warmer, fresh to brisk, easterly winds, va rying to southerly, followed Sunday, by colder, northerly winds.